On the anniversary of Iran’s uprising, while the regime had taken extreme measures to prevent any kind of protest rally, the brave Resistance Units carried out anti-regime activities in dozens of cities to keep the flame of the uprising alive. Resistance Units are a network of PMOI activists inside Iran. They have played a major role in organizing protests and preventing the regime from establishing an environment of fear.
The Resistance Units made their presence felt in more than 40 cities. On September 15, the eve of the anniversary of the uprising, Resistance Units in Zahedan, southeast Iran, carried out anti-regime activities. One of the Resistance Unit members held a placard that read, “We will not compromise with the mullahs or the shah on the blood of martyrs of Zahedan’s bloody Friday.” During the bloody Friday, which happened on Friday, September 30, 2022, security forces in Zahedan opened fire on peaceful protesters in Zahedan, killing more than 100 people, include more than a dozen children.
The Resistance Units reiterated one of the main slogans of the nationwide uprising: “Death to the oppressor, be it the shah or the mullahs.” Others held placards that read, “Remaining silent against the crimes of the mullahs and the shah will be the death of Baluchestan.”
These activities are happening while there has been huge efforts by some media outlets and political organizations to promote the idea of a return to the ousted monarchy of the Pahlavi regime.
On the anniversary of the uprising, Resistance Units projected images Iranian Resistance leadership in different cities along with messages of resistance and rebellion.
In Tehran’s Evin Highway, the Resistance Units projected of the image of Iranian Resistance leader Massoud Rajavi with the message: “The uprising will become aflame again, and it will uproot the religious dictatorship.”
In Tehran’s Imam Ali Highway, Daneshvar Street, large images of Massoud Rajavi and NCRI president-elect Maryam Rajavi were projected.
In Rasht, Rashtian Boulevard, there was a large image of Maryam Rajavi with the message: “No to forced hijab, no to forced religion, no to forced government.”
In Tabriz, Sahand Boulevard, Mahaleh Street, an image of Massoud Rajavi was projected with the message: “The noose of the executioner has no effect on the Damavand mountain.”
In Shiraz’s Azadi Boulevard, Shahriar Street, a large image of Massoud Rajavi had the message: “Rebels will be victorious. The uprising of the people will not be quelled.”
Similar activities were carried out in Arak, Karaj, and Miandoab.
On September 17, Resistance Units carried out activities in dozens of cities. In Tehran, Resistance Units held photos of Massoud Rajavi with a message, “Let the world know that Massoud is our leader, and the army of freedom is our final answer.” Resistance units also distributed pamphlets across the city with the message, “We are the men and women of war, we will fight and take back Iran.” One placard with the photo of Maryam Rajavi read, “Freedom of clothing will only be obtained when the mullahs’ regime is overthrown.”
Resistance Units carried out similar activities in Tabriz, Shiraz, Mashhad, Karaj, Shahrud, Fasa, Neyshabur, Babol, Zanjan, Dehdasht, Sari, Qazvin, Bandar Anzali, Omidiyeh, Langrud, Arak, Abadan, Sanandaj, Sabzevar, Eslamshahr, Kermanshah, Mashhad, Ahvaz, and Zahedan.
In Shiraz, Resistance Units held placards that read, “Death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or the mullahs.”
In Karaj, the Resistance Units installed posters that read, “Death to Khamenei, hail to Rajavi.”
In Babol, a Resistance Unit member held a photo of Massoud Rajavi with the message, “Have no doubt that our people will be victorious.”
In Qazvin, a Resistance Unit member held a placard that read, “The overthrow of the inhumane enemy is inevitable.”
These activities took place while the regime was on full alert since September 11. In Tehran alone, more than 40,000 security forces were deployed to counter any form of dissent. The regime also sent plainclothes agents to identify and arrest dissidents across the city.
The security forces were tasked to suppress any kind of assembly. They were sensitive to any group of more than three people. They were fully equipped with firearms and anti-riot gear.
Senior regime officials warned about security threats, especially from PMOI activists. The regime engaged in a mass wave of arrests before the anniversary of the uprising, especially of known PMOI supporters and the relatives of PMOI members.
However, once again, the Resistance Units proved that they will not be intimidated by the regime’s suppressive tactics. They are continuing the path of the thousands of PMOI members who laid down their lives for the freedom of their country. And like those who came before them, they will continue this path until the people are freed from the clutches of tyranny.